Vending Machine Operator (Product Restocking)
じどうはんばいきオペレーター（しょうひんほじゅう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This job involves traveling along predetermined routes to visit vending machines, restocking products, managing inventory, collecting and settling sales revenue.
Description
Vending Machine Operators (Product Restocking) travel to vending machines based on pre-set delivery routes to restock beverages, food, and other products. Duties include checking inventory status, placing orders, collecting and settling sales revenue, simple machine inspections and cleaning, and initial response to malfunctions. Efficient loading calculations, safe driving, communication with customers (installation sites), and driving skills for delivery trucks are required.
Future Outlook
While IoT and remote inventory monitoring systems are advancing automation of restocking, demand for operators capable of handling machine troubles and customer negotiations is expected to continue.
Personality Traits
Meticulous / Physically Fit / Punctual / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Company Vehicle Use / Full-time Contract Dispatch / Route Delivery / Shift Night / Solo Work
Career Path
Junior Operator → Senior Operator → Team Leader → Area Manager → Logistics Manager
Required Skills
Inventory Management / Loading and Unloading / Route Driving / Sales Revenue Collection / Vending Machine Inspection
Recommended Skills
Customer Service Skills / Forklift Operation / Logistics Management System Operation / Route Planning
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Errors in inventory counts or sales amounts can lead to trouble. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to loading and unloading product cases and long hours of driving. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Since tasks are routinized, there are few creative tasks. |
Related Qualifications
- Ordinary Motor Vehicle Driver's License
Aliases
- Vending Machine Operator
- Vending Machine Restocking Staff
Related Jobs
- Logistics Staff
- Route Delivery Driver
- Vending Machine Maintenance Staff
- Warehouse Manager